99'ers launch 'fax attack' on Washington in demand of a Tier V of unemployment benefits

AP file photoSupporters of a Tier V of federal unemployment benefits are launching a 'fax attack' on Washington today through May 3.Today, 99ers — those who will soon lose or have already exhausted their unemployment benefits — are launching a fax attack on Washington today in support of additional weeks of unemployment benefits, also called a Tier V. The effort runs through midnight on May 3.

The group Jobless Unite Tier 5 to Survive! created the initiative to raise awareness with their representatives in government and leaders in the White House for a Tier V unemployment extension.

Supporters of Tier V are encouraged to fax their resumes to their congressional representatives, supporters and the White House along with a paragraph explaining how the loss of unemployment benefits will affect their families. All resumes should have "M-A-Y-D-A-Y S.O.S - Tier 5 To SURVIVE" at the very top of the page.

Supporters are also being encouraged to send a copy of their fax via snail-mail to President Obama at the White House.